SOUTHFIELDS WAY, ME17 1GE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME17 1GE

SOUTHFIELDS WAY, ME17 1GE, Maidstone has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.92 per 1,000 population. This ME17 1GE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME17 postcode area, which has experienced 154 crimes and a crime rate of 5.69 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME17 1GE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME17 1GE, encompassing approximately 1120 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME17 1GE area, explore the ME17 1GE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME17 1GE Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Southfields Way with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Forge Meadow with total crimes: 1

SOUTHFIELDS WAY, ME17 1GE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.9216.67%
Burglary16.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.3850.00%
Shoplifting35.350.00%
Public order22.680.00%
Theft from the person11.780.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.89-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.49100.00%
Shoplifting33.57-40.00%
Public order22.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.780.00%
Other crime11.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.89-50.00%
Other theft10.890.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting59.82-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour24.46100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.780.00%
Vehicle crime11.780.00%
Other theft10.890.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting68.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.350.00%
Vehicle crime11.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.89-75.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.92300.00%
Shoplifting33.570.00%
Drugs12.680.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.89-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.92-28.57%
Shoplifting34.4650.00%
Possession of weapons12.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.92600.00%
Shoplifting26.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.780.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting48.0333.33%
Vehicle crime13.570.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.89-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.89-50.00%
Other crime10.890.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting36.25200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.68-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.78100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.25-25.00%
Other theft12.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.89-50.00%
Public order10.890.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.57100.00%
Shoplifting21.780.00%
Burglary11.780.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Other theft10.890.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.460.00%
Burglary11.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20247
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234
August 20232

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME17 1GE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Southfields Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Forge Meadow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Taylor Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1